Statement by the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Geir O. Pedersen
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Statement by the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Geir O. Pedersen

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The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen condemns the repeated and intensifying military escalations by Israel in Syria, including airstrikes that have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties.

Good to see you again.

It is fourteen years since Syrians took to the streets in peaceful protest, demanding dignity, freedom, and a better future. Their calls resonated across the country, sparking a movement that would shape Syria’s history.

The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O.

The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Geir O. Pedersen, strongly condemns Israel’s ongoing military escalations in Syria, including airstrikes. He remains deeply concerned by continued violations of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement.

The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen has been in Syria for the last weeks engaging the caretaker authorities and a broad spectrum of Syrians and following closely all developments on the ground.

Really a pleasure to see you all. It's great to be back in Syria. It's the second time since the 8th of December, and I had the pleasure to meet with a wide range of Syrians and to be listening very carefully to their messages.